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There have been some truly breath-taking penthouses for sale on the market over the last year, with clients motivated to pay a premium for what they see outside more so than inside. In today’s Berkeleys blog, we consider the comparisons between a penthouse on the Dorset coast to London’s penthouses in the sky.

Berkeleys recently listed a penthouse by the sea in Poole, Dorset, with impressive credentials: Daytona is an exclusive contemporary development of just 3 duplex apartments set in a discreet location in coastal Poole, Dorset, just 2 hours from London. With 3,000 sq. ft of open space and a large 1,600 sq. ft terrace, the expansive glass windows and stunning views over Poole Harbour rate exceptionally across Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs property. With a guide price of £1,875,000, this penthouse is unique in offering a combination of location, view, privacy and interior specification.

With an indoor/outdoor square footage of 4,600 sq. ft, Daytona is valued at £625 per sq. ft. Priced at less than 10% of London’s top penthouses coming to the market it makes for an amazing comparison considering its tip-top credentials but no city view! For a city view, think more in terms of the £20 million price mark…

London property developer British Land recently sold the most expensive Mayfair home ever – a 5,000 sq ft penthouse on Clarges Street in Mayfair, which sold above the previous record of £5,000 per sq ft. Clarges Mayfair has an “unrivalled” location close to Bond Street, with the upper floors offering “panoramic views” of Green Park and Buckingham Palace. The gated mews development includes a private “wellness spa” with a 25m swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna, plus private cinema room.

A Knightsbridge penthouse in the prestigious One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge building has become the most expensive property ever sold in Britain, and is believed to have been bought by an Eastern European buyer. ‘Penthouse D’ was sold as ‘core and shell’ and an estimated £20 million will be spent on furnishing the space, after which valuers predict the property to be worth £175 million.

Another penthouse apartment in The Chilterns in Marylebone W1 was priced at £25 million last year. The development offers a private cinema, an on-call personal trainer and chef, a private tasting room, a gym, a sauna, and David Bailey artworks on the walls. This flat is 5,047 square feet – including four individual bedroom suites – and a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom. There’s also an additional studio flat – presumably for staff.

The Heron’s £18 million South Penthouse in the city is set 367ft high above London’s streets. This 6,000 sq ft duplex apartment has an outlook which includes the Shard and St Paul’s and stretches beyond Battersea.

Today, penthouses really do stand out alone, consistent themes clearly emerging: as well as offering enormous space and high specification, purchasers are buying in to the iconic views. Privacy and separate entrances add to the allure. Sea views and city skyline views appear to offer an equally breath-taking experience but at very different values today.

Brudenell Road in Canford Cliffs, BH13 is very much considered one of the area’s most sought after addresses. Tucked away from the main route around the Poole harbour shoreline, yet within easy walking distance from the sea shore, this is a quiet leafy road on a gently sloping hillside overlooking the waterfront.

Views of Poole Harbour From Brudenell Avenue.

When searching for property in Brudenell Road, home buyers will find lovely detached houses, stunning contemporary homes in development and luxury apartments. What home buyers may not know, is that Brudenell Road and Brudenell Avenue sit alongside the boundary of the beautiful Luscombe Valley Nature Reserve.

Furthermore, locals also share the area with perhaps one of BH13’s most unusual neighbours: Richard Knott and The Luscombe Valley Steam Railway.

Just a handful of times a year, the doors to the Luscombe Valley railway are flung open and visitors are welcome to see this exquisite miniature railway with fully operational steam trains.

The Luscombe Valley Steam Railway

As well as being able to take a ride on a train, visitors can enjoy light refreshments in the garden, marvel at the giant fish in the carp pond and buy steam railway souvenirs. Richard and his army of volunteers also raise money for the Youth Cancer Trust during these events, making it an enjoyable and extremely worthwhile visit.

Minature Steam Trains

If the idea of living in close proximity to the Luscombe Valley appeals, Berkeleys currently has a beautifully appointed penthouse apartment offered for sale in Brudenell Road with a good sized south facing private balcony and some sea views. Click on the image below for more details.

This week Berkeleys features a stunning penthouse apartment for sale with panoramic sea and harbour views, chosen as it embraces the ultimate summer lifestyle. The contemporary interior and large 1,600ft terrace combine with an open plan living area, luxury rational kitchen to create a combination of indoors/outdoors living.

The Daytona penthouse offers a wonderful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interiors with every detail catered for to achieve easy modern living.

A beautiful coastal location in Dorset.

Daytona penthouse is ideally situated for the shores of Poole Harbour, with its extensive yachting facilities and marinas, which are within 500 metres of the property. The award-winning beach at Sandbanks is approximately half a mile away with the chain ferry to the Isle of Purbeck and Jurassic Coast just beyond. For boutique shopping, café culture and spas, Canford Cliffs Village is within two miles and Westbourne Village, with its eclectic bars, restaurants and Victorian shopping arcade, is approximately 3 miles away.

What makes Daytona unique?

Daytona is an exclusive development of just 3 duplex apartments set in a quiet location, with accommodation that extends to approximately 3,000 sq. ft and a large 1,600 sq. ft terrace with stunning views. The open plan living area, luxury rational kitchen with Gaggenau & Miele appliances, 3 bedrooms with fitted Hulsta wardrobes are stylish and modern. Porcelanosa floor tiling in the hall, kitchen, dining area, en-suites and bathroom offer cool comfort in the summer. The custom made feature staircase and the bespoke internal doors with chrome door furniture are complementary design features. The garage has an electric up and over door and the property is secure withy electrically operated security gates.

Evening Hill is famous for its wonderful summer sunsets – come and see for yourself.

This wonderful penthouse apartment, listed with Berkeleys, offers a waterfront location, breathtaking views of Poole Harbour and an exceptional vantage point from which to enjoy Sandbanks Boat Show each year in May.

Berkeleys is delighted to offer for sale this waterfront penthouse apartment in Salterns Point located in Lilliput, Poole, Dorset. Salterns Point is situated on Salterns Marina, home to the boutique Sandbanks Boat Show, hosted each year in May.

Situated on the top floor, the 3 bedroom apartment extends to 1439 sq ft. in size. The lounge delivers a birds-eye view onto a wonderful wrap-around curved balcony and the spectacular views beyond. Wake up to panoramic views over Poole Harbour encompassing Brownsea Island, the Sandbanks Peninsula and the Purbeck Hills beyond. Beautifully decorated throughout, the apartment would make a perfect second or weekend home for passionate boating enthusiasts.

“Salterns Point also offers residents the unique opportunity to benefit from a private beach, accessed via secure gates. During the summer season, residents can avoid the busier Sandbanks beaches opting to take in harbour life and its rare wading birds from this more peaceful harbourside point,” explains Berkeleys branch partner Pippa Sole.

In addition, Berkeleys Lettings currently has to rent in Salterns Point, a stunning 2 bedroom apartment, recently refurbished. The dual aspect living room has doors opening onto the balcony. Again the apartment enjoys water views from the balcony. The oak flooring, contemporary kitchen and bathroom and new décor combine to create a fresh, modern look and feel to waterside living.

Salterns Point is located within Salterns Marina, and thus benefits from an exceptional vantage point during the Sandbanks Boat Show. With plenty of marine entertainment on the doorstep, the prestigious Salterns Marina, awarded 5 Gold Anchor status, is the perfect way to integrate into the local boating community. In addition, there are yacht clubs located nearby including the East Dorset Sailing Club, the oldest sailing club in the Harbour.

Salterns Point is a few minute’s walk to Lilliput village, where community life centres around the white art deco ‘liner style’ parade of shops on Sandbanks Road. Offering diversity, one can find a watersports specialist, a florist, a wine specialist, a new Thai restaurant, the stylish artisan bakery Paul Bennett and a visiting mobile coffee van for early morning locals in search of caffeine.

“Waterside apartments overlooking Poole Harbour are always extremely popular,”
comments Pippa Sole, “prices have increased since 2013, with penthouse apartments in short supply, home buyers will need to act decisively to secure the most attractive options.”

The Salterns Point penthouse is listed for sale with Berkeleys at a guide price of £750,000. Call +44 (0)1202 708383 for more details. The Salterns Point apartment to rent is listed at £1,200 per month (fee apply). Contact Berkeleys Lettings on +44 (0)1202 544599